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FuboTV Aims To Launch Sportsbook In 2021 After Vigtory Acquisition

Fubo said the combination of live streamed sporting events with Vigtory’s sports betting products will create the "ultimate sports betting experience". Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Brad Allen

The Week In Sports Betting News: Don’t Get Too Excited By Florida Bill

Happy Monday and 2021, everyone. Now that it’s January, we’re officially on the clock for best sports betting news on new market launches. Both Michigan and Virginia are expected to begin online sports betting this month. While we already know who will launch in Michigan, we still don’t know all of the 25 companies that […] Read More

Posted on: January 4, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Iowa Sports Betting Market Ready To Expand As In-Person Registration Requirement Ends

Fully online sports betting registration will be available as of Friday in Iowa, ending the pointless requirement of bettors creating accounts at casinos. Iowa launched sports betting in August 2019 with a law that required sports bettors to create their accounts on site instead of through a mobile app like most other states offer. That […] Read More

Posted on: December 30, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

888 Doubles US Sports Betting Reach With Access Deals For Three New States

The London-listed operator announced plans to launch its 888Sport brand in Colorado, Indiana and Iowa in 2021, with options for poker and casino. Read More

Posted on: December 2, 2020 | | Brad Allen

South Dakota Sports Betting Ballot Question: What You Should Know Before You Vote

Three states, including South Dakota, will decide whether or not to allow sports betting this election. None of the votes in Louisiana, Maryland or South Dakota will lead to sports betting launching in the near future, however. The votes in all three states are simple yes or no votes that will require further action from […] Read More

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Indiana Sports Betting Hits Record $207 Million In Wagers In September

If returns out of Indiana and Iowa are any indication, the US sports betting industry is in for a big month with the start of NFL. Read More

Posted on: October 9, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

DraftKings Sportsbook Could Jolt Iowa Sports Betting Return To Growth

The launch of DraftKings Sportsbook into Iowa could give the state’s sports betting handle the jolt it needs to return to growth. Read More

Posted on: February 20, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Unibet Doubles US Market Access Through Caesars In Iowa, Indiana Sports Betting

The 10-year market access deal will see the Unibet brand enter Indiana through Caesars’ Horseshoe Hammond Property, and Iowa with Harrah’s Council Bluffs Read More

Posted on: February 11, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Iowa, Indiana Sports Betting Continue To Move In Opposite Directions

Another month, another steady set of trends for Iowa and Indiana sports betting results with the Hawkeye State declining and the Hoosier State growing. Indiana sports betting handle rose 5.6% in January over December to $170.8 million. That was driven by 11.6% online handle growth to $123.4 million. Online handle accounted for 72.2% of total […] Read More

Posted on: February 10, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

PointsBet Posts First Positive Net Revenue Since US Sports Betting Launch

PointsBet wins big from high-staking customers who provided 44% of total net revenue for the quarter, putting it in the green for the first time in the US Read More

Posted on: February 7, 2020 | | Brad Allen